Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated across India on Saturday, August 16, 2025, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival also coincides with Dahi Handi celebrations this year.
According to tradition, Lord Krishna was born in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. This year marks his 5,252nd birth anniversary. The festival is also known by names such as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanthi.
Devotees will observe the occasion with fasting, devotional singing, vibrant temple decorations, and cultural festivities. The highlight will be the midnight puja, symbolizing the divine moment of Krishna’s birth, followed by joyous community celebrations.
Wishes to Share on Janmashtami
On this auspicious occasion, here are heartfelt wishes to share with your loved ones:
- May Lord Krishna’s flute fill your life with joy and harmony.
- Wishing you a Janmashtami as sweet as Krishna’s butter and as colorful as his peacock feather.
- May the blessings of Shri Krishna bring happiness and prosperity to your home.
- Celebrate Janmashtami with the music of love, peace, and devotion.
Greetings to Mark the Occasion
- Wishing you divine blessings, eternal joy, and peace on Janmashtami.
- Let’s welcome Nandlal into our hearts with devotion and love.
- May Lord Krishna’s presence bring light, hope, and happiness into your life.
